Land Rover Sets Forth An Iconic 2007 Defender

For the model year 2007, Defender will amaze auto aficionados with significant upgrades to meet vehicle legislation and enhance the overall features of the vehicle.Richard Hammond of Top Gear said that 70% of all these Defenders ever made are still running today. Production of Defender and its predecessors has exceeded 1.8 million. Its annual production remained consistent at about 25,000 units in the previous years and most of the demand came from large contract orders.This is because of identical styling used. Additionally, several body parts are compatible with new models which are nearly 30 years old. Nonetheless, the differences are significant. Land Rover Defender auto parts are coil-sprung with permanent AWD and locking central differential."With sales growth forecast in 2006, Defender remains a significant contributor to the business as well as an enduring symbol of Land Rover's 4x4 heritage," said Phil Popham, Land Rover's managing director. "Its simple concept hasn't changed fundamentally over the years, but it remains as relevant as ever. Example of which is the order for over 900 Defenders by Ente Nazionale Elettricita, an Italian energy distribution company. The automaker designed the new Defender to make it an iconic vehicle to deviate from its predecessors established stigma. The new Defender, famed for its toughness and durability.